A recent survey of concierge primary care practices asked patients: “Why did you select a concierge primary care doctor?” Almost every one answered the same way. They were tired of “quickie” medicine and were searching for something better. Our patients report that they have found that something at Weisz Concierge Medical.
Here are the top five reasons given by patients for making the switch to a concierge practice:
1. “I want a doctor who can provide individualized care and personal attention.”
Some patients choose concierge care because they found their traditional doctor was not keeping up with the newest technologies and treatments. A traditional doctor, they found, cannot see them long enough or know them well enough to be the teammate they need. If you are an informed consumer who is seeking a healthcare advocate with a proactive—rather than a “disaster relief”—mentality, then you fit in with many who have chosen concierge care.
2. “I have an existing condition that requires attentive care.”
If you have a condition that necessitates a doctor’s in-depth attention, then quickie medicine will not meet your needs. You simply cannot afford to wait days or weeks for an appointment. A concierge doctor, like Dr. Weisz, has more time to look at the big picture of your overall health. She will review your full list of medications and assess how they interact. Dr. Weisz will coordinate your care with your other specialists and providers. And she will keep you up to date on the latest cutting edge treatments.
Are you in search of new solutions to long-term medical issues? If so, you’re in strong company with the many others who have chosen concierge medicine.
3. “I had a medical scare that made me realize how important it is to have access to my doctor.”
Many patients came to concierge medicine as the result of a moment of reckoning. A jarring experience that caused them to re-examine their medical care. For some, it might be a milestone birthday. For others, it was the tragic loss of a loved one. Or a reminder that family history places the patient at increased risk.
Such moments naturally make us wish to protect ourselves. Whether it’s from encroaching arthritis, a cardiac issue, or memory loss, you are not alone in feeling that you need a doctor you can access easily and often.
4. “I just got tired of waiting all the time.”
Many patients feel that the traditional primary care model does not function as it should these days. There are fewer and fewer traditional primary care doctors caring for more and more patients. The result? Each patient receives less attention. The typical primary care doctor is juggling between 30 to 40 patients each day. Compared to 10 to 15 for concierge doctors.
Many patients switch to concierge medicine because of the convenience of not having to wait for an appointment when you’re feeling sick. At Weisz Concierge Medical you are guaranteed to be seen for an acute care appointment either the same day or the next day. Home visits and hospital visits are also an option, if necessary.
5. “I just want some peace of mind—for me and my family.”
COVID-19 has changed many aspects of our world. One of the most significant is focusing on the importance of preventive, convenient, and personalized healthcare. During the pandemic, our patients reported that knowing they could be seen quickly by Dr. Weisz should they exhibit symptoms, helped greatly to reduce stress and anxiety.
Generally, the deeper relationship our patients enjoy with Dr. Weisz and the 24/7 access to care, delivers a peace of mind not available via traditional primary care. Knowing that you and your loved ones will receive the care needed, whenever it’s needed, provides an unmatched feeling of safety and security.
Did you hear echoes of your own feelings in these top five reasons? Then perhaps it’s time for you to take the step that our patients have taken and improve the quality of your healthcare by moving to concierge medicine.
Contact our concierge medical practice today to learn how to become a member of our practice at Weisz Concierge Medical.